“Perpetrating Acts of Creativity” is the theme for Issaquah artist Pamela K. Beer’s fine art show from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 22 in the offices of Northstone Real Estate.

Beer will give a short talk about the inspiration for her work at 6 p.m. The public is invited to the show and reception at 1495 N.W. Gilman Blvd., No. 16.

Beer’s art has been exhibited at Northstone Real Estate since late June and will be on display for the public through the end of September. “Perpetrating Acts of Creativity” is Beer’s first solo exhibition. Beer describes her work as, “abstract acrylic on canvas art.”

ContributedPamela K. Beer will give a talk at the exhibition ‘Perpetrating Acts of Creativity’ at 6 p.m. Aug. 22. The public is invited to the reception from 5-7 p.m.

“Surface Treatment,” a new exhibit that focuses on textured art and trompe l’oeil technique, is open to the public through the end of the year at University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road.

The exhibit is headlined by Seattle-based artist Mark O’Connell, an Emilio Pucci Design Scholarship Recipient, whose prized work has toured with Teatro Zinzani and helped nonprofits like PONCHO fund established and emerging art organizations.

By Mark O’ConnellSeattle artist Mark O’Connell was inspired to paint the portraits of his grandparents who raised him after they passed away. He did the portraits of Helen and Daniel from photos of their wedding day.

O’Connell displays three key pieces including “Helen,” a portrait of his grandmother, and “Daniel,” a portrait of his grandfather. The individual grandparent portraits were painted from a photo taken on their wedding day.